Medicare only

[Guest guest]

I am curious, what are other centers doing about patients with

Medicare only. (A,B,D)

Do you require a specific amount in a savings account for post tx care

and prescriptions or do you think Medicare only patients are okay to

transplant?

Thanks-

McCardell

Transplant Financial Coordinator

University of Utah Hospital

Office

Fax

[Guest guest]

Here at NY Presbyterian-Columbia, for as long as pt has the means to

pay the 20% of the immunos and part D coverage gap, we can proceed

with the transplant. As long as it's presented to each patient the

potential out-of-pocket cost. SW and FC will screen each recipient to

determine if the patient has the means.

If questionable, we require savings statement.

After a year they can enroll in the Medicare Advantage plans to

minimize out-of-pocket costs.

Hope this helped.

wrote:

I am curious, what are other centers doing about patients with

Medicare only. (A,B,D)

Do you require a specific amount in a savings account for post tx care

and prescriptions or do you think Medicare only patients are okay to

transplant?

Thanks-

McCardell

Transplant Financial Coordinator

University of Utah Hospital

Office

Fax

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[Guest guest]

Here at NY Presbyterian-Columbia, for as long as pt has the means to

pay the 20% of the immunos and part D coverage gap, we can proceed

with the transplant. As long as it's presented to each patient the

potential out-of-pocket cost. SW and FC will screen each recipient to

determine if the patient has the means.

If questionable, we require savings statement.

After a year they can enroll in the Medicare Advantage plans to

minimize out-of-pocket costs.

Hope this helped.

wrote:

I am curious, what are other centers doing about patients with

Medicare only. (A,B,D)

Do you require a specific amount in a savings account for post tx care

and prescriptions or do you think Medicare only patients are okay to

transplant?

Thanks-

McCardell

Transplant Financial Coordinator

University of Utah Hospital

Office

Fax

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Hi , We have several patients listed who are Medicare Only Candidates. We encourage them to obtain a supplemental plan. Our Social Worker, at the time of the Psych/Social consult will review this issue with the candidate and document whether the patient is able to meet the financial burden without a supplement. Again, it is a case-by-case determination!JoAnne CannoneLead Patient Financial LiaisonUniversity Transplant Program1725 W. on St.Suite 161, Professional BuildingChicago, IL 60612Office:Pager 85-6131Fax: ***********************************************************************************************************************************************************************************CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This electronic mail message and any attached files contain information intended strictly for the exclusive use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and may contain Information that is privileged, confidential and / or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent, you are hereby notified that any distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please telephone us at .-----TxFinancialCoordinators wrote: -----To: TxFinancialCoordinators From: "" Sent by: TxFinancialCoordinators Date: 02/25/2008 04:26PMSubject: Medicare onlyI am curious, what are other centers doing about patients with Medicare only. (A,B,D) Do you require a specific amount in a savings account for post tx care and prescriptions or do you think Medicare only patients are okay to transplant? Thanks- McCardell Transplant Financial Coordinator University of Utah Hospital Office Fax

[Guest guest]

Hi , We have several patients listed who are Medicare Only Candidates. We encourage them to obtain a supplemental plan. Our Social Worker, at the time of the Psych/Social consult will review this issue with the candidate and document whether the patient is able to meet the financial burden without a supplement. Again, it is a case-by-case determination!JoAnne CannoneLead Patient Financial LiaisonUniversity Transplant Program1725 W. on St.Suite 161, Professional BuildingChicago, IL 60612Office:Pager 85-6131Fax: ***********************************************************************************************************************************************************************************CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This electronic mail message and any attached files contain information intended strictly for the exclusive use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and may contain Information that is privileged, confidential and / or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent, you are hereby notified that any distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please telephone us at .-----TxFinancialCoordinators wrote: -----To: TxFinancialCoordinators From: "" Sent by: TxFinancialCoordinators Date: 02/25/2008 04:26PMSubject: Medicare onlyI am curious, what are other centers doing about patients with Medicare only. (A,B,D) Do you require a specific amount in a savings account for post tx care and prescriptions or do you think Medicare only patients are okay to transplant? Thanks- McCardell Transplant Financial Coordinator University of Utah Hospital Office Fax